Children's Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Children's EBD Residential Home (Fast Track to Registered Manager)

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) + £3,000 - £5,000 Ofsted Performance Bonus
Location: Manchester, M25
Home Size: Established Solo EBD Children's Home (Current Ofsted Rating: Outstanding)

Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
• £3,000 - £5,000 annual Ofsted-related performance bonus.
• Fast-track progression to Registered Manager within 12 months.
• Join an established solo EBD home currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Company-funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management if not already achieved.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Support and mentoring from an experienced senior leadership team.
• 1 on, 2 off shift pattern, promoting an excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience working within children's residential care.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Team Leader ready to progress into senior management.
• A sound understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• A passion for delivering high quality, child centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare as a minimum.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete it with full company funding.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team to deliver consistently high standards of care.
• Provide strong leadership during shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and care planning remain at the highest standard.
• Promote positive outcomes and help create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute towards maintaining the home's Outstanding standards.
• Work towards becoming the home's Registered Manager within 12 months through a structured development programme.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV for immediate consideration to .